Railway finds operator at fault in Spencer Sloss wreck
Officials say Rangoon operator G D Mattox disobeyed three company rules and failed to stop or verify block status. If criminal negligence is found, Virginia law may not apply. common law could allow prosecution. Mattox admits violating rules and acknowledges responsibility for the November 29 collision that killed President Spencer.
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Washington
Southern Railway
Alfred P Thom
Lawyers
Spencer
G. D. Mattox
Rangoon
Thom
Mattox
Old Dominion
Mr. Thom
Mr. Thomsaya
Sawyers
Holiday Excursions Via Georgia Road Ticket Offer
Christmas holiday special sale for tickets south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi, including St. Louis, at one and one third fare plus twenty five cents for round trip. Tickets on sale December 20 25 30 31 and January 1 with extensions until January 7 1907. Inquiries to any ticket agent or AG Jaskson C C McMillin Augusta GA.
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Ohio and
Potomac
Mississippi River
St. Louis
AG. Jaskbon
C. C. M'Millin
Augusta
Trial of Thaw May Begin Soon
New York December 18 J B Gleason counsel for Harry K Thaw met District Attorney Jerome in a lengthy discussion. They declined to reveal details but hinted at an agreement on a trial date, suggesting Thaws trial may start earlier than expected.
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New York
J. B. Gleason
Harry K. Thaw
Jerome
Measure on corporate election contributions debated
Washington December 18 The House committee on election of president and vice president considered a bill prohibiting national banks and other congress authorized corporations from contributing to election funds. The amended measure adds a jail term and a fine for violators with optional imprisonment up to twelve months and a maximum fine of $1 000.
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Washington
Congress
House Committee On
Tragedy in Culpeper as Bride Begs Brothers for Death
Friends of William F. Bywaters recount a fatal shooting after his wedding to Miss Strothers. Mrs Bywaters reportedly begged her brothers to kill her too as the inquest looms. The family faces shock and grief at Rotherwood estate as defense weighs an honor statute.
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Culpeper
William F. Bywaters
Miss Strothers
Benjamin F. Bywaters
Rotherwood
Congressmen Bell Gets Letter From Fulton Jail Moonshiner
Washington dispatch notes Georgia representative Thomas M. Bell receives mail from Fulton county jail indicating a moonshiner pleads for help, promising affidavits from seven imprisoned friends. Bell reportedly has eight affidavits in hand from the case.
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Bell
Georgia
Fulton County
Threats Target H. H. Rogers and Associates
A letter threatens to kill H. H. Rogers of Standard Oil and several affiliates. Police guard his 26 Broadway offices as similar letters reach Police Commissioner Bingham and William Rockefeller and other St. Paul directors. The writer signs as A Trader claiming losses in St. Paul stock, alleging market manipulation.
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New York
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oi Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company
Standard
Rogers
Bingham
Broadway
William Rockefeller
St. Paul
Automobile display headlines in Atlanta at Walter Ballard event
The presentation showcases a complete automobile lineup with engineers and motormen, emphasizing high quality. Walter Ballard Optical Company at 61 Peachtree Street is highlighted as part of the event.
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Atlanta
Walter Ballard Optical Company
Peachtree Street
Asheville City Treasurer Asked to Resign
Asheville city officials will request W. W. Patton to resign as city treasurer after his involvement in a gambling raid. The resignation takes effect immediately following an executive meeting of the board of aldermen, prompted by Mayor Barnard’s report that Patton, under the alias Andy Jenkins, was fined $1 in police court.
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Asheville
N. C
W. W. Patton
Board of Aldersmen
Barnard
Patton
Andy Jenkins
Irresistible Dresses Draw English Girls to N C Mills
Testimony describes four English girls imported in violation of the contract labor law to work in North Carolina mills. One says she was promised dresses in American fashion as an irresistible lure. They allege continuous ten hour days, $20 to $30 cash on arrival, free transportation and housing, a week of vacation, and wages roughly double those in England.
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Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina
England
When Knighthood Was in Flower at the Bijou
Anna Day stars as Mary Tudor in a lively Bijou production with Alfred Swenson and Ogden Stevens turning in strong supporting work. The company delivers stylish costumes and a polished show, while audiences cheered Swenson and hissed the Duke of Buckingham. At El Dorado the Baldwin-Melville troupe offered Ten Nights in a Barroom with Joe Morgan and Little Mary delivering standout moments, as The Merchant of Venice looms for the Grand engagement with the Ben Greet players drawing praise for Shakespearean renditions.
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Bijou
Miss Anna Day
Mary Tudor
Knighthood
Princess
Miss Day
Alfred Swenson
Charles Brandon
Mary
Misa Day
el Dorado
Baldwin-Melville Stock Company
W. H. Murdoch
Joe Morgan
Lottie Salsbury
Little Mary
Morgan
Seymour Silver
Kentucky
Atlanta
the Grand
Mr. Greet
Greet
Sleeping Beauty and the Beast to Open with Spectacle
Grand Theater manager reports arrival of the Drury Lane production to stage a massive show titled The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast. The company plans to move 32 horseloads of scenery and employ 100 workers plus four baggage jars for next stand. Star Theater audience praised The Old Sport with chorus singers and dancing as the new bill opened Monday night.
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DeGive
the Grand
Beauty and the Beast
Drury Lane Theater
Star
Star Theater
Peary to Use Jackies in Cash for Pole Attempt
New York reports Commander Robert E Peary will lead a United States blue jacket crew in another bid for the North Pole. Previous crew troubles and illness are noted as he plans sled parties across 450 miles between the pole and Cape Sheridan from the Roosevelt.
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New York
United States Blue Jackets
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
New Foundland
Peary
Ays
Pole
Roosevelt
Cape Sheridan
Special Train for Wofford Students From Spartanburg
The Southern railway will operate a special train from Spartanburg to Columbia next Friday for the accommodation of Wofford College students. This train will carry only students of Wofford College.
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Spartanburg
8. C
Dee
Southern Railway
Columbia
Wofford College
Vaudeville Show Delights Audiences With Star Chorus
The performance received high praise from the audience with the closing feature and musical specialties including the Star chorus and brass band. The bill runs through the week and promises further entertaining acts.
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Nee
Chief of Police and Fire Chief Contests in Local Elections
In Macon Georgia the city council will elect officers for the coming term including police and fire chiefs and the board of health. Mayor Smith faces a live contest for the police and fire chief posts with L M Jones and Granville Cooner among those mentioned as candidates.
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Macon
Dev
Board of Health
Smitl
Entief
L. M. Jones
Ie Granville
Cooner
Ingar
Collector Arrested by Employer in Breach of Trust
William P. Sharp, a five year employee at Claxon’s marble yard in Spartanburg DC, is arrested on breach of trust charges. It is alleged he collected between 1000 and 1200 dollars and failed to remit them to the office.
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Spartanburg
D. C
William P. Sharp
Claxon
J. E. Claxon
Sharp
Burglar Seized in Candler as Reward Stirs Interest
In Galneaville Georgia on Sunday night a burglar was captured at the store of Fletch Roberts after being spotted by W A Roberts and aided by Fletcher Roberts and Joe Webb The thief fled with money and two razors but was blocked by neighbors Bailiff Brock lodged him in jail The man claims a reward for capture and hints at ties to a gang operating between Birmingham and Charlotte Also mentions Peoria Club member Billy Papke sufferings in a separate incident.
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Galneaville
Candler
Fletch Roberts
W. A. Roberts
Fletcher Roberts
Joe Webb
Webb
Holden
Roberts
Brock
Birmingham
Charlote
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Southern
Georgia Road
May
Friend
Thomas M. Bell
Mr. Bell
Standard Oil
Doron Thoroood
Hwehcooooangi
Jackies
Peoria Club
Billy Pape
Sorin
Peoria Clu Iyie Valley
Peoria Ti Wapae
Papke
Atlanta Dental College
Ivy Street
Edgewood Avenue
Atlanta Rental College
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